Seller's Corner

Buyers and sellers are on separate sides of the fence when it comes to home sales. What one is trying to achieve is often drastically different than what the other wants to see happen—the first usually want to get the property for the least amount of money while the other party wants top dollar. And yet, they share the same ultimate goal. They want a sale.

Both sides can benefit significantly from hiring their own real estate agent to assist them. Your listing agent will have the greatest impact on your overall experience when selling, so choose wisely.

As an experienced local market expert, Jen will determine the best price for your home. She does this by analyzing all of the home values in your area, looking at market trends and implementing her holistic marketing plan. Her goal is to make sure that you get top price for your home by generating competing offers whenever possible. 

There are many different levels of home staging based on budget and the value of staging in your area. Whether you choose to DIY or Jen hires a professional to come in, do your best to neutralize and depersonalize as much as possible to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers.

Jen can also review the many quick and inexpensive things you can do to increase the chance of selling quick and for the highest possible price. 

Pre-sale inspections will let you know the real current condition of your house. Once it takes place, everything will be assessed thoroughly. This includes but isn't limited to your roof, chimney, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation down to the appliances that will be handed to the buyer. Simply put, everything from the exterior to the interior will be evaluated. It only takes a few hours for the inspections to be completed. In the end, they will give your interested buyers a clear understanding of your home's true condition and solidify your asking price and minimize the chance for renegotiation during the sale.

It’s a big task to learn how to sell your house without a realtor—and selling your home will likely be one of the biggest transactions of your life. You can try to do it alone to save money, but hiring an agent has many advantages.

An experienced agent can get broader exposure for your property, help you negotiate a better deal, dedicate more time to your sale, and prevent your emotions from sabotaging it. An agent brings expertise to a complex transaction with many potential financial and legal pitfalls.

This is not a time for mistakes. Find out what value a real estate agent adds in selling your home.